Differences in Entry Characteristics of Elementary and Secondary Teacher Candidates
- 1 March 1986
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Teacher Education
- Vol. 37 (2) , 47-51
- https://doi.org/10.1177/002248718603700209
Abstract
Comparisons of entry-level elementary and secondary educa tion majors at a large midwestern university revealed important differences in academic backgrounds, prior teaching experi ences, career plans, and professional expectations. The findings of the Book and Freeman study have clear implications for teacher education coursework and should be useful in making program development decisions.Keywords
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